In previous article, I talked about
Kote-kaeshi-Men (https://www.learnkendo.com/2018/10/kote-kaeshi-men-takenouchi.html,
https://www.learnkendo.com/2018/10/kote-kaeshi-men-2-takenouchi.html).
Today, I’d like to show one possible countermeasure for Kote-kaeshi-Men.
Makishima, red player of the match of all
japan students individual final 2017, showed unique answer to avoid Kote-kaeshi-Men.
The match starts at 1:17-.
To get straight to the point, it is easier
to see than read the sentence of my poor English. So, please check from 4:20-.
Until he hit Kote, it is like everybody else. But, after his hit, he went
backward very rapidly like hiki-Kote.
When I first see this ippon, I didn't
understand what happened. So I changed camera speed slower and checked his movement.
First he stepped in to hit Kote with his
feet width relatively wider, and almost at the same time he bent and twisted his
upper body to other side and started moving away from the opponent, for
avoiding Men.
This method might be a preventive measure
for Kote-kaeshi-Men. So, why many players don't do like this? The problem is
that it is too tricky movement and I don’t think everybody can do it.
Of course I have never learnt like this
method previously and I haven’t seen such technique in the textbook. Only
gifted players who have good motor nerves and good reflexes make it possible to
get ippon with this.
If you see his movement, you might noticed
he is extraordinary. Like 3:11-, he hit Kote twice without breaking his
posture. Opponent player move backward, so usually it must be very difficult
movement to hit same Kote twice serially in such a situation.
So, it shouldn’t be imitated for ordinary
player and I don't recommend this to all the players. And Kendo masters who
have high Dan tend to dislike this kind of unusual skill.
However, I like it personally. This Kote skill
is like ninjya sliding on the floor and has artistry taste. It is just cool for
me.
In following youtube, you can also enjoy
his same Kote technique to get ippons. If you like it, please check these.
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